...as Troops Neutralise 1 Bandit, Rescue 6 Kidnapped Victims
The General Officer Commanding 1 Division Nigerian Army and Force Commander operation Whirl Punch Maj Gen Valantine Okoro has appealed to all paramedics to be on lookout for persons with gunshot wounds and report to the Nigerian Army and other sister security services for prompt action.
Maj Gen Valantine Okoro said this after troops successfully rescued 6 kidnapped victims, captured 2 AK 47 rifles and neutralized one bandit while others escaped with several degrees of gunshot wounds.
Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations 1 Division Nigerian Army, Lt Col Musa Yahaya in a press statement disclosed that the ongoing clearance operation by troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army has continue to yield positive result.
He said, acting on credible and timely intelligence on the kidnap of 6 persons at Hayin Tsando general area of Maraban Jos, the gallant troops quickly mobilize and embarked on a search and rescue operation.
The troops made contact with bandits/criminal elements and a heavy fire fight ensued.
The General Officer Commanding 1 Division Nigerian Army and Force Commander operation Whirl Punch Maj Gen Valantine Okoro has commended the troops for their resilience and further charged them to continue their aggressive tempo until all criminal elements in the Division's Area of Responsibility are completely eradicated.